Stem Cells in Cardiovascular Medicine: the Road to Regenerative Therapies.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

The purpose of this review is to provide a broad overview of current trends in stem cell research and its applications in cardiovascular medicine. Researches on different stem cell sources, their inherent characteristics, and the limitations they have in medical applications are discussed. Additionally, uses of stem cells for both modeling and treating cardiovascular disease are discussed, taking note of the obstacles these engineered interventions must overcome to be clinically viable.

Recent findings

Tissue engineering aims to replace dysfunctional tissues with engineered constructs. Stem cell technologies have been a great enabling factor in working toward this goal. Many tissue-engineered products are in development that utilize stem cell technology. Al

SUBMITTER: Anderson CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5518932 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature